Ban gas-powered leaf blowers citywide
In Plain English
The city currently uses 4 gas-powered leaf blowers for park and street maintenance. Staff wants direction on whether to ban these machines completely due to noise and air pollution concerns. If approved, city crews switch to electric or battery-powered equipment for all leaf removal work.
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Votes
Accept the report and direct staff to include noise and weed cutters in the study for finding alternative methods
6 to 1
Receive the report and accept the staff recommendation as presented
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